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Opium farming takes root in Myanmar's war-wracked landscape
Myanmar's opiate economy -- including the value of domestic consumption ... which ooze a small amount of sticky brown resin. Aung Naing, 48, gently transfers the collected resin from a small trough ...
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Myanmar’s Economy Shrank 2 Percent in Year to March, Report Says
With the civil war showing no sign of ending, the country’s economic prospects will remain “bleak” in 2025-26.
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Myanmar’s Military Coup Four Years On: Economic Difficulties and a Fierce Civil War
While Myanmar faced economic difficulties during the COVID-19 pandemic, it appeared to be returning to normality near the end of 2020. However, the February 2021 coup d’état changed everything.
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World Bank sees Myanmar economy shrinking as civil war rages on
YANGON/GENEVA (Bloomberg): The World Bank expects Myanmar’s economy to contract in the current fiscal year, as elevated inflation, a slumping currency, and electricity and labor shortages ...
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Myanmar’s economy fragile as fighting, inflation hit poor
BANGKOK--Army-ruled Myanmar’s economy remains fragile as civil strife, inflation and onerous policy decisions add to troubles facing farmers and businesses, reports by the World Bank and other ...
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Putin, Myanmar’s junta chief set to deepen military, economic ties
The two will discuss strengthening economic and security cooperation, Myanmar's ruling State Administration Council said in a statement ahead of meeting. Bilateral agreements on energy ...